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Q: Greetings Peter and 5i team: Along with every other investor, I suppose, I am interested in companies that have consistently created shareholder value over the long term with a history of dividend growth and superior ROE relative to their competitors. I am wondering if in today's environment there are any mid-cap or larger companies outside of the financial and energy sectors that fit that criteria but with a reasonable P/E relative to their historical valuations? I am thinking that based on previous Q&A that Magna might fit the bill right now? Any suggestions greatly appreciated, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on November 07, 2016
Q: I have owned gsy for several months now and it was on a good upswing. I thought its 3rd quarter results were pretty good and from another question asked I believe you did too. Can you explain the dramatic drop over the last few days? Do you think it will rebound? Is it a lot of profit taking? Or is there something fundamentally wrong and I should sell while i'm still ahead?
Read Answer Asked by Susan on November 07, 2016
Q: Hi guys
I see that there is a major shareholder that wants to call a special meeting and replace the board. What do you feel about this action and what it could mean to the company.At least it is encouraging to see that some one is trying to affect a change.The stock is trading at $.32 and they have about $ .70 in cash,it's almost in the best interest of the shareholders if they fold the company and give the shareholders the money after they pay back the debenture.

Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by auftar on November 07, 2016
Q: Hello team, was hoping to get your view on the following four companies. The first three look to be possible tax loss candidates for the year and could be worth picking up in December. I am curious to see how you rank them. Thank you,

AIR METHODS CRP AIRM
WILLIAMS-SONOMA WSM
Owens-Illinois Inc OI
TE Connectivity TEL
Read Answer Asked by Liam on November 07, 2016
Q: Hello,

I have 100k (non-registered) that I need to use for a child's schooling over the next 5 years. I will need 20k each year for the 5 years. Looking to balance preservation of capital while looking to at least match inflation over the 5 years. No interest in equity. How would you recommend going about investing the funds? GIC's? Short term bond funds? Money market funds? Recommendations?

Regards,

Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 07, 2016
Q: Looking for yield with some growth and would appreciate your opinion of each of these.Would appreciate your ranking in order of preference.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 07, 2016
Q: Can you compare the key metrics for these seniors REITS and indicate your order of selection. CSH seems most favoured by analysts but has lowest distribution, why? Do you consider these a buy right now?
Read Answer Asked by Kirk on November 07, 2016
Q: I have been told that many small businesses actually sell through Amazon. T2 just opened a facility for Amazon in Ont. SHOP is opening one in Waterloo I believe. My question is; how is SHOP different from Amazon? Amazon is a heavyweight What edge or advantages does SHOP ? Am I missing some concepts ?

Thank You for you always good advice
Clarence
Read Answer Asked by Clarence on November 07, 2016
Q: The price is falling off , don't know much about the company but some of the multiples look interesting. Is it worth purchasing at current price for a long term mid risk portfolio. (Eurocontrol EUO-V)
Read Answer Asked by Tim on November 07, 2016
Q: Excluding mutual fund management fees for the moment, is it not better to own the entities within a fund vs the fund itself? Putting it another way, if the stocks go up, I go up 'x' percent. However the funds holding the stocks also have to be 'popular' with other investors, so money flows into them, for me to make any money. Have I got that right?
Are we, as investors, getting a continual watered down effect with the many funds out there?
You commented briefly on the industry decline on the past while reviewing CIX for another member.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on November 07, 2016